What counts as distracted driving?
With the emergence of cellphones and smartphones, distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of car accidents. However, distracted driving isn’t always necessarily using your phone behind the wheel. It can come in a variety of forms. In fact, there are...
Failure to yield a common cause for motorcycle accidents
With the number of motorcycles on the Florida roads, it is imperative for drivers of passenger vehicles and trucks to keep a close watch for them.A common cause for motorcycle accidents is when another vehicle fails to yield. When turning, exiting a driveway or...
Statistics for auto accidents show growing pedestrian danger
Auto accidents are an unfortunate reality in Tampa, across Florida and throughout the United States. For a variety of reasons, an auto crash is one of the most common ways for people to meet an untimely death.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)...
Florida leads the nation in pedestrian fatalities
While the overall number of traffic fatalities decreased slightly in 2018, the number of pedestrian and cyclist deaths continues an alarming upward trend in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports 36,560 people died on...
Positives, negatives in research of truckers and truck accidents
Truck safety is a key consideration for Floridians and people across the United States. There are basic concerns to address for those who share the road with these large vehicles. Wondering if the trucker is distracted, under the influence, is prone to reckless...
Study: pedestrian-auto accidents a major problem in Tampa
In Florida and throughout the United States, pedestrians are more vulnerable to injuries and fatalities in auto accidents than ever before. With the prevalence of drivers who are under the influence, distracted, negligent and commit other risky and dangerous...
Study: Teen auto accidents might be linked to brain development
Teens are a common sight on the Florida roadways. Their lack of experience and perceptions that they are reckless, negligent, distracted and have other flaws behind the wheel will lead to those sharing the road with them feeling fearful and concerned.There might be a...
Fatal red light auto accidents at the worst level in 10 years
Floridians know how dangerous the roads can be. With the number of risks including distracted drivers, reckless drivers, drivers under the influence and more, auto accidents can happen without warning and lead to serious injuries and fatalities.One type of accident...
Age ranges key with distracted driving and risk of auto accidents
Distracted driving is an ongoing problem in Florida and across the nation. Although many states, including Florida, have taken steps to try and prevent it from happening and educated drivers as to the dangers, it is a behavior that is difficult to regulate and nearly...
Distractions due to infotainment can cause auto accidents
Distracted driving is a problematic issue in Florida. With new laws being implemented to make the roads safer by cracking down on the practice, any strategy to improve safety is initially welcomed. While distracted driving is often believed to be due to a driver using...
